ASPIRA Charter - Early College Pr | Chicago, IL (For STEM)

About ASPIRA Charter - Early College Pr

ASPIRA Charter - Early College Prep High School is a grade 9-12 charter school operated by the Chicago Public Schools in Chicago, Illinois. It is one of the premier schools in the Chicago Public Schools system, with an enrollment of approximately 350 students and a nurturing student to teacher ratio of approximately 14:1. The school is recognized as a leading school for its early college model, with an emphasis on rigorous academics and high expectations. With plenty of room for students to grow, there's a very impressive 64% participation rate in Advanced Placement (AP) classes. The student body is culturally diverse with 99 % total minority enrollment. Academically, the ASPIRA Charter - Early College Prep High School has reported a 4% proficiency in both Mathematics and Reading and students are consistently engaged with the SAT to help them transition to higher education. The school has a well-resourced environment for its economically disadvantaged population, with funding of approximately $17,500 per pupil. It is ultimately known as one of the most respected schools in fostering a college-going culture and academic resilience, and it is one of the best high schools in Illinois.

Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 4%

Reading 4%

State average proficiency is 4% in Math and 4% in Reading.

6

Full-time Teachers

44 : 1

Student-Teacher Ratio

10

Teachers In First Or Second Year (yrs)

263

Total Students

$66456

Avg. Teacher Salary

Student Demographics

White 1.14%

Asian 0.38%

Hispanic 95.44%

Black 3.04%

Two+ Races 0%

Native Am. 0%

White

1.14%

Asian

0.38%

Hispanic

95.44%

Black

3.04%

Two+ Races

0%

Native Am.

0%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 263

44.11%

116 Female

55.89%

147 Male

Student Population

263 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 44 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

131 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

ASPIRA Charter - Early College Pr Contact Information

Address

3986 W Barry Ave, Chicago, IL, 60618

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Phone

(773) 252-0970

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Website

http://aec.aspirail.org

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:00 AM to 3:15 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:45 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Remarkable Alumni

Being Updated

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Latest News

ASPIRA Charter – Early College Pr remains committed to its college-preparatory mission as it works through transition efforts this year. The Chicago Board of Education said many ASPIRA students have been welcomed at new campuses, including Carl Schurz High School, which held an in-person event to familiarize transferred students with clubs and activities. The school is still part of the broader conversation around how to support students through charter changes and keep pathways to college and careers. ASPIRA Early College Pr’s mission includes its continued focus on early college access and engagement of the Hispanic community.

FAQ

Q1. Do students get help with standardized tests?

Ans. Yes. Yes, The school has resources to help students get ready for the SAT and ACT tests.

Q2. Do they use traditional periods or block scheduling at ASPIRA Charter - Early College Pr?

Ans. ASPIRA Charter - Early College Pr has a traditional schedule with the same class rotations every day.

Q3. How does ASPIRA Charter - Early College Pr encourage a good environment?

Ans. To make the space safe, welcoming, and open to everyone, people are told to be respectful, work together, and be responsible.

Q4. Are students able to look into more than one career path?

Ans. Yes, ASPIRA Charter - Early College Pr has a lot of different programs that help students find out what they're good at and what they like.

Q5. Do students have lockers in ASPIRA Charter - Early College Pr?

Ans. Yes, students are given lockers in the hallways at the start of the school year.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

PS

The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

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Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10

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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

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The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2

SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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